CHEMICAL SYNTHESIS AND COMPOSITES

Technique	Type of apparatus	Partner name, Contact person Expertise of the personel	Types of possible experiments
Synthesis Laboratory	-Controlled 2.3 l polycondensation autoclave -Polymerisation autoclave for controlled metallocene catalysed synthesis of polyolefins (1 l glass to 5 l stainless steel vessels) (0.05 to 1.5 MPa, < 200 °C, argon as inert gas) monitored olefin consumption by pressflow gas controller -synthesis labs for small scale batch synthesis (also under inert conditions) -high vacuum line for anionic polymerization -glove box for synthesis under inert conditions In addition: -Reaction calorimeter (1.8 l, < 5 MPa, < 220 °C) -In-line FT-IR reaction monitoring system	IPF Dr. Doris Pospiech Tel.: +49(0)3514658-497 Prof. Brigitte Voit Tel.: +49(0)3514658-591	- Polycondensation: Syntheses special monomers, Polyesters, biobased polyesters and flame retardant materials synthesized in the melt Aromatic polyethers by high temperature solution polycondensation - Controlled polymerizations: Metallocen polymerization for tailor-made polyolefins Methacrylate copolymers by radical and controlled radical polymerizations for, e.g. anti-biofouling and self-cleaning coatings, polymeric dielectrics - Anionic polymerization: Nanostructured diblock copolymers for ordered arrays - Metal organic coupling reactions for semiconducting polymers: Synthesis of semiconducting polymers for organic electronics with high structural variety - Synthesis of hyperbranched polymers for various applications, e.g. in coatings, rheology modifier, nanocomposites - Polymer analogous reactions
Electrospinning	Electrospinning set-up: two high-voltage generators (Spellman, Model SL 30, NY, USA), equipped single and double infusion pumps (KD Scientific, MA, USA) and static and rotating collectors Apparatus for electrospinning solution characterization: Digital viscosimeter (Brookfield DV-II+, Middleboro, MA, USA ), Conductivitymeter (CDM230, Analitica De Mori, Italy)	INSTM research Unit Rome Tor Vergata Prof. Francesca Nanni Tel.: +39 0672594496	Synthesis of electrospun mats composed of random or aligned polymeric fibres, co-electrospinning, electrospinning of hollow fibres. Synthesis of ceramic nanofibres with various compositions starting from polymeric pre-ceramic fibres
Organic-chemical synthesislaboratory	All kind of lab facilities necessary to perform preparativeorganic chemistryon small and medium scale	CSIC Prof. Carmen Mijangos	Organic and preparative chemistry
Production of polymeric composite materials	Semi industrial Autoclave,Aeroform, UK	FORTH Prof.Costas Galiotis Tel.: +30 2610965300	Production of : -composites incorporating shape memory alloys -polymeric composites -nanocomposites using the RFI technique -different types of polymeric composites with different reinforcing fibers -Polymer curing and postcuring -Production of composites by vacuum bagging of material in prepregform -Production of nanocompositeswith Resin Film Infusion -Monitoring of curing process with different types of sensors.
Vacuum evaporation and distillation	ROTAVAPOR R-205 rotary evaporator (BUCHI) equipped with digital automatic vacuum controller V-800 and water/oil heating bath R-490. System powered by chemically-resistant dry-membrane vacuum pump MPC 101 Z (ILMVAC).	TUL Dr. Marcin Kozanecki Tel.: +48 426313205	- The possibility of vacuum distillation/evaporation of low- and high-boiling point liquids with mixing of content - Temperature may be controlled in range of 0-180°C - Vacuum may be controlled down to 45 mbar (relative to atmospheric pressure)
Hydrothermal/solvothermal synthesis	High-pressure laboratory autoclave Carl Roth, Model II (250 ml/200 bar)	TUL Dr. Aleksandra Wypych Tel.: +48 426313205	Synthesis of inorganic and hybrid organic-inorganic nanomaterials, max. volume 250ml, max. pressure200 bar, max. temperature300 oC, ideal for all reactions where spontaneous gas development and a quick increase in pressure are expected.
Dispersion and homogenization	Batch disperser KINEMATICA - POLYTRON® PT 2500 E Stand Dispersion Unit (Ecoline)	TUL Dr. Aleksandra Wypych Tel.: +48 426313205	Creation of dispersion, emulsions, suspensions, etc. Application volumes 0.05 - 2500 ml, digital motor speed control from 500 to 30000 rpm.
Centrifuging	High speed centrifuge Hermle Z32HK	TUL Dr. Aleksandra Wypych Tel.: +48 426313205	Samples’ fractionation, concentration and purification, max. speed 17000 rpm, temperature control from -20 oC to 40 oC, available volumes: 24 x 1,5/2ml, 4 x 15/50ml.